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Since its unveiling as a concept car at GM’s 1953 Motorama show, the Corvette has captured the imagination of sports car enthusiasts worldwide. Thanks to the inspiration of Zora Arkus-Duntov and his engineers, it’s been a star on road courses, drag strips, and movie screens—not to mention the driveways of proud owners. Corvette has been Chevrolet’s flagship car from the day it launched, and with the imminent release of the seventh-generation car, it’s clear that this American icon remains at the top of its game.
In Corvette, author and photographer David Newhardt profiles 48 Corvettes spanning six generations. In addition to Newhardt’s stunning photography, each car is accompanied by a short history, technical specifications, and entertaining trivia. Whether your favorite Corvette is a classic Stingray or a modern supercharged ZR1, you’ll find it here. * Features 48 Corvettes* Over 350 color photos* Performance and production specs* History and trivia for each car
CONTENTS AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: First Generation, 1953–19621953 Corvette Roadster1955 Corvette Roadster1957 Corvette Roadster, Fuel Injected1959 Corvette Scaglietti1960 Corvette Roadster1962 Corvette Roadster1962 Corvette Race CarChapter 2: Second Generation, 1963–19671963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe1963 Corvette Sting Ray RoadsterHarley Earl’s 1963 Corvette Roadster1963 Corvette Sting Ray Z06 Coupe1965 Corvette Sting Ray Roadster, Fuel Injected1966 Corvette Sting Ray RoadsterMrs. William Mitchell’s 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Roadster1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe1967 Corvette Sting Ray RoadstersChapter 3: Third Generation, 1968–19821968 Corvette L88 Convertible1969 Corvette Stingray Coupe1970 Motion GT 454 Corvette1974 Corvette Stingray Roadster1974 Baldwin-Motion L88 Phase III Corvette Coupe1975 Corvette Stingray Coupe1976 Motion Can-Am Spyder Prototype Coupe1978 Corvette Pace Car Replica1982 Corvette CoupeChapter 4: Fourth Generation, 1984–19961986 Corvette Pace Car Replica Convertible1988 Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition1990 Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette1990 Corvette ZR-11991 Callaway Speedster1994 Guldstrand GS901996 Corvette Grand SportChapter 5: Fifth Generation, 1997–20041997 Corvette Coupe1998 Corvette Convertible1998 Callaway C122000 Corvette Convertible2000 Corvette Coupe2004 Corvette Z06Chapter 6: Sixth Generation, 2005–Present2006 Lingenfelter Corvette2007 Corvette C6RS2007 Callaway C162008 Corvette Convertible2009 Corvette Coupe2010 Grand Sport2011 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible2011 Corvette Z062011 Corvette ZR12005–2011 Corvette C6.RIndex
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Since its unveiling as a concept car at GM’s 1953 Motorama show, the Corvette has captured the imagination of sports car enthusiasts worldwide. Thanks to the inspiration of Zora Arkus-Duntov and his engineers, it’s been a star on road courses, drag strips, and movie screens—not to mention the driveways of proud owners. Corvette has been Chevrolet’s flagship car from the day it launched, and with the imminent release of the seventh-generation car, it’s clear that this American ...